This bed showcases the great variety of beautiful native
plants that can be grown in the shade. Many are
woodland plants that bloom in the spring, utilizing
the sunlight that reaches the forest floor before the
tree leaves fully open. The front of the bed gets sun
part of the day while the back spends most of the
day in the shade. There are a variety of ferns that add
texture to the beds and some low-growing plants are
allowed to spread as ground covers.